1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 30 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 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1983 Talbot Tagora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Talbot Tagora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Talbot | Audi |
| Model | Tagora | A8 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2992 mm |
