2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 23 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ascari | Talbot |
| Model | KZ1 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2820 mm |
