1948 GAZ M-20 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 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (72 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 92 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | GAZ | Talbot |
| Model | M-20 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
