1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 200 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Lotus | Talbot |
Model | Esprit | 2500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |