2000 Audi R8 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 20 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 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 1343 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 2000 Audi R8 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. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | R8 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
