1965 Daihatsu Compagno 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 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno 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 79 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Daihatsu Talbot
Model Compagno Tagora
Year Released 1965 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2154 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2820 mm


 

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