1981 Talbot 1510 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Talbot 1510 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot 1510 has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot 1510 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Talbot 1510 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | 1510 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |