1981 Talbot 1510 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 370 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 2012 BMW 120 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 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2012 BMW 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot 1510 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Talbot | BMW |
| Model | 1510 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
