1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 120 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 60 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |