1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 13 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405. 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Bristol | Talbot |
Model | 405 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |