1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1958 Talbot T 26
To start off, both 1958 Peugeot 203 and 1958 Talbot T 26 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 203. 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:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 1958 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Talbot |
| Model | 203 | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
