1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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 Talbot 1510 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1979 Talbot 1510 has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Talbot 1510 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Accord | 1510 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |