1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1976 Daihatsu Taft

To start off, 1979 Citroen GSA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 140 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 1976 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen GSA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.

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