1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 18 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Talbot | Venturi |
Model | Tagora | 400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |