2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise 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:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lotus | Talbot |
Model | Elise | Tagora |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |