2008 BMW 540 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 540 | Tagora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2304 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |