1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 449 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Avanti Avanti 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Avanti Talbot
Model Avanti Tagora
Year Released 1989 1980
Engine Size 5002 cc 2154 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1704 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2820 mm


 

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