1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 25 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 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 100 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 179 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |