1958 Talbot Lago America vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. 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 22 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Talbot Lago America | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Lago America | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
