1981 Suzuki Cervo vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Suzuki Cervo | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Suzuki | Talbot |
| Model | Cervo | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2820 mm |
