1994 Renault 21 vs. 1982 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1994 Renault 21 is newer by 12 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 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1994 Renault 21.
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, 1994 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault 21 | 1982 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | 21 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1719 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
