1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 7 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 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Talbot Baby weights approximately 650 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1951 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
Model | 1900 | Baby |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |