1958 Talbot 2500 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 756 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Talbot 2500 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Talbot | Cadillac |
| Model | 2500 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
