1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 255 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 1900 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |