1999 Honda Life vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 20 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot 1510 (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Talbot 1510. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Talbot 1510 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1979 Talbot 1510 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Talbot 1510 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Life | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
