1978 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 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 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 520 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
