1981 Renault 18 vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1981 Renault 18 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 18 (66 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510.
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 Renault 18 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | 18 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
