1970 Audi 100 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 263 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. 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 (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi 100 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:
1970 Audi 100 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Audi | Talbot |
Model | 100 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |