1977 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 223 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1977 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Nissan | Talbot |
Model | Skyline | Tagora |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1368 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 |