1980 Talbot 1510 vs. 1980 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1980 Talbot 1510 and 1980 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot 1510 (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Talbot Horizon. 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, 1980 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot 1510 | 1980 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Talbot | Talbot |
Model | 1510 | Horizon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |