1957 Talbot 2500 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot 2500 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 2500 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
