1957 Talbot 2500 vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot 2500 | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volvo |
| Model | 2500 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
