1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 525 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 450 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Bristol | Talbot |
| Model | 450 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
