1982 Talbot 1510 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1982 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot 1510 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 1510 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
