1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1957 Talbot T 26
To start off, both 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini and 1957 Talbot T 26 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot T 26 (198 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1957 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
