1981 Citroen GSA vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1981 Citroen GSA and 1981 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1981 Citroen GSA. (56 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1981 Citroen GSA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ferrari 400 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 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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.
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1981 Citroen GSA | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | GSA | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1129 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 120 L |