1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1956 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Talbot Sport. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 980 kg more than 1956 Talbot Sport. 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1956 Talbot Sport has manual transmission. 1956 Talbot Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1956 Talbot Sport | |
Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
Model | Fleetwood | Sport |
Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |