1959 Talbot Lago America vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Talbot Lago America (81 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Talbot Lago America (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Talbot Lago America | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lago America | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
