1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 13 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 46 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Alpine A 610 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Alpine Talbot
Model A 610 Tagora
Year Released 1993 1980
Engine Size 2975 cc 2304 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1368 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1450 mm