1980 Plymouth Volare vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 485 kg more than 1958 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Volare | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Plymouth | Talbot |
Model | Volare | 2500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |