1954 Talbot Baby vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1956 Talbot 2500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Talbot Baby weights approximately 650 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Talbot Baby | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Baby | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
