1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, both 1957 Austin A 35 and 1957 Talbot 2500 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 35 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 35 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |