1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 70 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GSA | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
