1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Citroen GSA
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 894 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 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Citroen GSA | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Volante | GSA |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
