2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 22 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Aston Martin V12 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Aston Martin Talbot
Model V12 Tagora
Year Released 2002 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 2304 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 72 HP
Torque 556 Nm 180 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2820 mm


 

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