1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 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 92 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Talbot | Fiat |
| Model | Tagora | 131 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
