1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1957 Talbot Lago America is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Lago America (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 412 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1957 Talbot Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1957 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Abarth | Talbot |
| Model | 600 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
