1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 12 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), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 670 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Talbot |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
