1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, both 1950 Bristol 401 and 1950 Talbot T 26 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Talbot T 26 (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1950 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:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Bristol | Talbot |
Model | 401 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |