1955 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor 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 84 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Minor | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Morris | Talbot |
Model | Minor | 2500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |