1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 110 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
