1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Talbot Tagora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
