1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1983 Talbot Tagora and 1983 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 39 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 415 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
