1980 Talbot Horizon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 312 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Horizon | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Horizon | Golf |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
