1977 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Lemans | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
Model | Lemans | Tagora |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3788 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |