1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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 (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 90 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1345 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 | 70 L |