1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus would be higher. At 2,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (150 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Tagora | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
