1957 Talbot 2500 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 60 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot 2500 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 2500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
