1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Citroen GSA
To start off, both 1979 Alpine A 310 and 1979 Citroen GSA were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Citroen GSA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Alpine A 310 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 1979 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA, 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Citroen GSA | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 310 | GSA |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |