2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 268 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Viper | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
