2008 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Civic | Tagora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |