2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 632 kg more than 1980 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot 1510. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot 1510 has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot 1510 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1510 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
