1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1981 Mazda 323 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot 1510 (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | 323 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
