1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Citroen GS
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen GS would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 Citroen GS. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1975 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Riviera | GS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
