1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 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 (181 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volvo |
| Model | Tagora | 960 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
