1980 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport.
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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Sport has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Lemans | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
Model | Lemans | Sport |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |