1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | GT | Tagora |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |