1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1947 Talbot T 26

To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 23 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, 1947 Talbot T 26 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1947 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1947 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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