1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1181 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 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Bentley | Talbot |
Model | Brooklands | Tagora |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 40 L |