1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 8 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Talbot | Pontiac |
Model | Tagora | Fiero |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2380 mm |