1980 BMW 628 vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 7 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 320 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 1980 BMW 628 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 1980 BMW 628. 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1973 Citroen GS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 628 | GS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
