1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 962 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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 Passat, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tagora | Passat |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
