1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1133 kg more than 1983 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1983 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1983 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1983 Talbot Tagora
Make Rolls-Royce Talbot
Model Silver Wraith Tagora
Year Released 1979 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2155 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2388 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2820 mm


 

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