1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, both 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC 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 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 435 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Talbot Lago America (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Talbot |
| Model | SC | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
