2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 29 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Frontier | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
