1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 435 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lancia | Talbot |
Model | Appia | Tagora |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2820 mm |