1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 34 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 31 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 450 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Talbot 2500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Jeep | Talbot |
| Model | Cherokee | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
