Dacia 1310 (1979 – 1984) vs Citroën GSA (1979 – 1986): specs compared
The Citroën GSA is the more powerful of the two, with up to 65 hp against 56 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.2 s against 17.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 140 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 920 kg. At 4,348 mm, the Dacia 1310 is 147 mm longer than the Citroën GSA.
| Specification |
Dacia
1310
1979 – 1984
|
Citroën
GSA
1979 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | France |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1984 | 1979 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 hp | 56 – 65 hp |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 79 – 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.1 s | 14.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 148 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 L/100 km | 7.7 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,348 mm | 4,201 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 920 kg | 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.