1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 90 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1500 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
