2004 MCC ForTwo vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC ForTwo | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | MCC | Talbot |
| Model | ForTwo | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2820 mm |
