1963 Steyr 700C 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 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (72 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 828 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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 (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Steyr 700C | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Steyr | Talbot |
Model | 700C | Tagora |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 643 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2820 mm |