1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen GSA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen GSA would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen GSA (63 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Because 1980 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | GSA | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
