1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | 75 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
