1981 BMW 745 vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1981 BMW 745 and 1981 Talbot 1510 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1981 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 745 | 1510 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |