2008 Smart ForTwo vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Smart ForTwo | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Smart | Talbot |
| Model | ForTwo | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 2730 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2510 mm |
