1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Citroen GSA
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1979 Citroen GSA. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen GSA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1072 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 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen GSA. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen GSA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Citroen GSA | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GSA |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
