1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom (164 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 605 kg more than 1983 Talbot Tagora. 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1983 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1983 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Talbot |
| Model | Phantom | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5673 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2820 mm |
