1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 680 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 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 56 L |
