2004 BMW 120 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 24 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 43 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 40 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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 120 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
