1948 Buick 40 vs. 1955 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1955 Talbot T 26 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1955 Talbot T 26.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Buick 40 | 1955 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | 40 | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4064 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1610 kg |
