1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 850 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2820 mm |
