1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1983 Toyota Corona 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Tagora | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |