2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1982 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 165 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, 1982 Talbot 1510 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1982 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Palio | 1510 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
