1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot Lago America (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 460 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 500 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
