2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 44 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Caterham | Talbot |
Model | 21 | 2500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |