1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1991 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1991 Lancia Delta is newer by 12 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), 1991 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lancia Delta (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (63 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lancia Delta weights approximately 360 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 1991 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen GSA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Lancia Delta (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 1991 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | GSA | Delta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| 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 | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
