1955 Talbot 2500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 461 kg more than 1955 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Talbot 2500 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Talbot | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2500 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
