2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 975 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Talbot 1510. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (122 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Land Rover | Talbot |
Model | Defender | 1510 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |