1981 Talbot Tagora vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 11 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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Tagora | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Talbot | Pontiac |
| Model | Tagora | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 92 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2380 mm |
