1954 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1957 Talbot 2500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Oldsmobile 98 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Talbot |
Model | 98 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 5320 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |