1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Mazda | Talbot |
Model | 929 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |