1987 Porsche 924 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 29 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1958 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 924 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 924 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
