1992 BMW 850 vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 9 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1983 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 850 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |