1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1958 Maserati 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
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 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Talbot |
| Model | 450 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
