1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1200 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Fiat Talbot
Model 1200 Tagora
Year Released 1959 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1220 cc 2154 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 91.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 81.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 905 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 40 L


 

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