2000 Citroen C1 vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2000 Citroen C1 is newer by 21 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Citroen C1.
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, 1979 Talbot 1510 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C1 | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Citroen | Talbot |
Model | C1 | 1510 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |