1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1979 Talbot 1510 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
Because 1968 Porsche 911 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 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 911 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
