1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 32 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 535 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.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 2012 BMW 535 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. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Talbot | BMW |
| Model | Tagora | 535 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
