2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 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 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
| Model | CTS | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
