1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 23 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 134 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 560 kg more than 1950 Talbot T 26.
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:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Opel | Talbot |
| Model | Admiral | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
