1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1982 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1982 Talbot 1510 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Because 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1982 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Mirafiori | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
