2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Vantage | Tagora |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |