1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1980 Talbot 1510 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | Giulia | 1510 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |