1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Talbot Tagora | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Tagora | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |