1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1979 Citroen GSA is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (63 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 580 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | GSA | 240 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
