1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 542 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Fiat | Talbot |
Model | 130 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |