1998 Opel Speedster vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 40 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 5 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Opel | Talbot |
| Model | Speedster | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
