1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 62 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 305 kg more than 1963 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lancia | Talbot |
Model | Appia | Tagora |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 950 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |