1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lancia | Talbot |
Model | Flaminia | Tagora |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |