2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Talbot 1510. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot 1510 has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot 1510 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Seat | Talbot |
Model | Salsa | 1510 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |