1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1981 Talbot 1510 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Prelude | 1510 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |