1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc, 1973 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1973 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 75 | GS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 56 L |
