2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 401 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
| Model | Catera | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
