1982 Talbot Tagora vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Talbot Tagora | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Tagora | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |