1974 Nissan Skyline vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Skyline | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
