1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1982 Honda Accord
To start off, 1982 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (63 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1982 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | GSA | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
