1951 Talbot Baby 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 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby weights approximately 305 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Talbot Baby | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Baby | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2690 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2820 mm |
