2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | Tribute | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2155 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |
