1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 40 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |