2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1199 kg more than 1982 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Bentley | Talbot |
Model | Continental | Tagora |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |