1996 Honda CRX vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 17 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510.
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 CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | CRX | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
