1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 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 1,222 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen GS (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 208 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Citroen GS (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1974 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | GS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1222 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
