1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 700 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 126 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
