1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 4 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 90 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.
Because 1983 Nissan Silvia 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 1983 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen GSA has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen GSA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | GSA | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |