1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 90 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |