1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 20 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 804 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Bristol Blenheim 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 1994 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bristol Blenheim | 1974 Citroen GS | |
Make | Bristol | Citroen |
Model | Blenheim | GS |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |