2008 BMW 116 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 28 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 116 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |