1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 8 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 61 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Talbot |
Model | Starion | Tagora |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1345 kg |