1979 Citroen GSA vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | GSA | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |