1981 Renault 14 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Renault 14 is newer by 1 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Renault 14, 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 (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 14 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | 14 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1218 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |
