1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1975 Fiat 133 is newer by 17 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 133 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
