1957 Talbot Lago America vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot Lago America | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Talbot | Nissan |
| Model | Lago America | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
