1982 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 2 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 345 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Bitter | Talbot |
Model | SC | Tagora |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |