1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1958 Talbot 2500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 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 72 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Talbot |
| Model | 750 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2510 mm |
