1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 935 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 210 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 210 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Abarth | Talbot |
Model | 210 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |