2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mazda Premacy 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Mazda Talbot
Model Premacy Tagora
Year Released 2004 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1835 cc 2154 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 91.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 81.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 40 L


 

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