2001 Nissan HyperMini vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 21 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 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan HyperMini weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan HyperMini | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | HyperMini | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1900 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
