1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 75 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |