1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 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 69 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 75 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |