1981 Renault 14 vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1981 Renault 14 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 6 more horse power than 1981 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 Renault 14. 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, 1981 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Renault 14 | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Renault | Talbot |
Model | 14 | 1510 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1218 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |