1979 Citroen GSA vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1360 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GSA | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4477 cc |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |