1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 230 kg more than 1982 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Aspen | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
