2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 2006 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Alpina | Talbot |
Model | B5 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |