2000 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Talbot Tagora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Toyota | Talbot |
| Model | Bandeirante | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
