2005 Smart ForFour vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 26 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, 2005 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForFour | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Smart | Talbot |
Model | ForFour | 1510 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |