1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1953 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1953 Talbot T 26 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1953 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Talbot |
| Model | 300S | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
