1958 Talbot Lago America vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, both 1958 Talbot Lago America and 1958 Talbot 2500 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Talbot Lago America | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Talbot | Talbot |
Model | Lago America | 2500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2476 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |