1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1980 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 928 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
