1988 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 911 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
