1954 Talbot T 26 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Talbot T 26 (198 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 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. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1954 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1954 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Talbot T 26 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | T 26 | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 4482 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |