2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 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 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 570 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Vantage | 2500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |