2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 47 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1955 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Talbot |
| Model | Continental T | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
