1970 DAF 44 vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1980 Talbot 1510 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 DAF 44 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot 1510 (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 DAF 44 | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | DAF | Talbot |
| Model | 44 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
