1979 Citroen GSA vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Citroen GSA and 1979 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen GSA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen GSA (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen GSA should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen GSA weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Citroen GSA (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen GSA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen GSA | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | GSA | Kadett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |