1979 Citroen GSA vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 22 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 390 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen GSA | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | GSA | Tango |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
