1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1979 Citroen GSA and 1979 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 305 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.
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, 1979 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 1979 Citroen CX | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | GSA | CX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |