1962 Maserati Spider 3500 vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1947 Talbot T 26. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 1947 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1962 Maserati Spider 3500.
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.
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1962 Maserati Spider 3500 | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Maserati | Talbot |
Model | Spider 3500 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |