1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 7 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Tipo | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
