1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. 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 83 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 40 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
