1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 67 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Austin Maestro (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1983 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1983 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Citroen GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1974 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Maestro | GS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 65.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
