2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 28 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2007 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Jazz | 1510 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
