1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 215 kg more than 1982 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Chevrolet Corvette 1982 Talbot Tagora
Make Chevrolet Talbot
Model Corvette Tagora
Year Released 1962 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5361 cc 2155 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 91.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 81.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 40 L


 

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