1980 Seat 131 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Seat 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat 131 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Seat | Talbot |
Model | 131 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 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 |