2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (72 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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 Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Nissan | Talbot |
Model | Patrol | Tagora |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |