1980 Mazda 323 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, both 1980 Mazda 323 and 1980 Talbot Tagora were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 323 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | 323 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
