1958 Morris Minor vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, both 1958 Morris Minor 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 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot Lago America (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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 (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Morris | Talbot |
| Model | Minor | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
