1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 322 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Talbot Tagora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Talbot | Subaru |
| Model | Tagora | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
