1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 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 31 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 783 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Abarth | Talbot |
| Model | 600 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |
