1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 298 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | Giulietta | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
