2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Caterham | Talbot |
Model | 21 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |