1980 Talbot 1510 vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1980 Talbot 1510 is newer by 1 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. Both 1980 Talbot 1510 and 1979 Talbot 1510 are equipped with a 1,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot 1510 | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | 1510 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
