1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 289 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 124 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
