1981 Talbot Tagora vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Tagora | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |
