1996 Rover 200 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 16 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 200 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
