1959 Talbot Lago America vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 46 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 860 kg more than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 2005 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 1959 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1959 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Talbot Lago America | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Talbot | Nissan |
| Model | Lago America | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
