1990 Rover 400 vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 10 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Rover 400 (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 400 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
