1996 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Talbot 1510. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot 1510. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1984 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Civic | 1510 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |