1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1979 Talbot 1510 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot 1510 (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Talbot 1510. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (122 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Talbot |
| Model | Serie II | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
