1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 5 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 45 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Talbot |
| Model | Debonair | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1390 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
