2009 Lada 111 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2009 Lada 111 is newer by 53 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Lada 111. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 111 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Because 1956 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 1956 Talbot 2500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada 111, 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 111. (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 111 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Lada | Talbot |
| Model | 111 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
