1947 Talbot T 26 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1947 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1947 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Talbot T 26 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | T 26 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 4481 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
