1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 23 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 45 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Skyline | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Skyline | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
