1957 Talbot 2500 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 55 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1471 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot 2500 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Talbot | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2500 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2946 mm |
