1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 814 kg more than 1955 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Volante | 2500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |