1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 15 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Chrysler | Talbot |
Model | Charger | Tagora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |