1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1956 Austin A 90 is newer by 1 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 90 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
