1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 31 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Talbot | Suzuki |
| Model | Tagora | Equator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
