1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 967 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
Model | Tagora | Touareg |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |