1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 10 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Talbot | Nissan |
Model | Tagora | Pintara |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |