1951 Talbot Baby vs. 1955 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1955 Talbot T 26 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Talbot Baby 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 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby weights approximately 40 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:
| 1951 Talbot Baby | 1955 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Baby | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2690 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
