1972 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1979 Talbot 1510 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot 1510 (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Talbot 1510 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | Touring | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
