1981 Talbot Tagora vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1981 Talbot Tagora and 1981 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 219 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta, 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 1981 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Talbot Tagora | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Talbot | Lancia |
Model | Tagora | Beta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |