1984 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 345 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Electra | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
