2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 29 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1979 Talbot 1510 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Talbot 1510 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Palio | 1510 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
