1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 500 and 1958 Talbot Lago America were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot Lago America (81 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 530 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 Talbot Lago America (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Abarth | Talbot |
| Model | 500 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
