2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alpina | Talbot |
Model | B3 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |