1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1956 Talbot 2500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Talbot |
| Model | 500 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
