1951 Morris Minor vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Morris Minor | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Morris | Talbot |
Model | Minor | Tagora |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2820 mm |