2007 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 27 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 75 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 325 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
