1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Citroen GSA and 1979 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 50 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 Opel Kadett (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | GSA | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
