1984 Austin Montego vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
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, 1980 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | Montego | 1510 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |