1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1958 Talbot 2500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 55 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |