1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Citroen GSA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (63 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen GSA weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GSA | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
