1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 6 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 99 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |