1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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, 2005 Toyota Celica (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 121 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica.
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, 2005 Toyota Celica, 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (176 Nm). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Celica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
