1981 Talbot Tagora vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 113 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Talbot Tagora | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Talbot | Talbot |
Model | Tagora | Tagora |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |