1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 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 (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tagora | Golf |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
