1959 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia 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 71 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lancia | Talbot |
Model | Appia | Tagora |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |