1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 650 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Super 5 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
