2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 1980 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Talbot 1510. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 1980 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Talbot |
| Model | 207 | 1510 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
