1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 1500 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
