1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 118 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Corvette | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
