1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 7 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
| Model | DB5 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
