1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 283 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
Model | Corvette | Tagora |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |