1987 BMW 750 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 750 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.6 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 40 L |