1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 479 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Jaguar | Talbot |
Model | XJS | Tagora |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |