1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 317 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 90 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |