1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1956 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 615 kg more than 1956 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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1956 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1956 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1956 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
Model | Seville | T 26 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4860 mm |