1982 Talbot Tagora vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1982 Talbot Tagora and 1982 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 51 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Horizon. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 235 kg more than 1982 Talbot Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Horizon, 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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Horizon. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Tagora | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Tagora | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
