1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 156 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Chevelle | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
