1956 Talbot 2500 vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Talbot 2500 | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 2500 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
