2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 21 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Talbot |
| Model | Guara | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
