2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Smart | Talbot |
| Model | Roadster | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
