1979 Talbot 1510 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 850 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Talbot 1510. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Talbot 1510 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 1510 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
