1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 131 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
