1957 Talbot Lago America vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Lago America (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot Lago America | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Lago America | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
