1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 14 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | Giulietta | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |
