1973 Porsche 917 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 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 457 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 917 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2155 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1255 kg |
