1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora 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 9 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
