1951 Rover P4 vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1981 Talbot 1510 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1981 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Rover P4 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 1951 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Talbot 1510, 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Rover P4 | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | P4 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
