2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 2,501 cc, 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Nissan Frontier (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Frontier | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2154 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2820 mm |
