1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Talbot T 26 (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Abarth | Talbot |
Model | 1600 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |