1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro 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 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Chevrolet Camaro 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Chevrolet Talbot
Model Camaro Tagora
Year Released 1982 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4995 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94.9 mm 88.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 73 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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