1963 Holden EJ vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1963 Holden EJ is newer by 5 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 55 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 134 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Holden | Talbot |
| Model | EJ | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
