1986 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Civic | 1510 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |