1973 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Plymouth Barracuda | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Plymouth | Talbot |
Model | Barracuda | Tagora |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |