1982 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Citroen GS
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen GS would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 995 kg more than 1976 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Buick Estate 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1976 Citroen GS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Estate | GS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |