1979 Buick Regal vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (106 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1973 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Regal | GS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
