1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 26 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette 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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
Model | Aerovette | T 26 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |