1981 Talbot Tagora vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Tagora | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
