1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Talbot Tagora | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Tagora | Celica |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |