2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Morgan 4 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Morgan | Talbot |
Model | 4 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |