2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 110 kg more than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Because 1955 Talbot 2500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Talbot 2500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Palio | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
