1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini 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 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (72 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 708 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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 (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
