1956 Talbot Sport vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot Sport (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot Sport should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot Sport weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Talbot Sport | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Sport | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
