1979 Citroen GSA vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 2,360 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA.

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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA. 2005 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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