1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Argento Viva | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
