2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 48 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Caterham | Talbot |
| Model | 7 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
