1954 Rover P4 vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1979 Talbot 1510 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot 1510 (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Because 1954 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 1954 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | P4 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
