2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Talbot |
Model | Materia | 1510 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |