1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1958 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot Sport (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot Sport should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Talbot Sport.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Talbot Sport | |
| Make | Lancia | Talbot |
| Model | Aurelia | Sport |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
