1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 90 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
