1979 Citroen CX vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1979 Citroen CX and 1979 Talbot 1510 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen CX | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Citroen | Talbot |
Model | CX | 1510 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |