1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen GSA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 64 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen GSA weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GSA | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |