2006 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 26 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 467 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | M3 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
