1979 Buick Century vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Century | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
