1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Talbot T 26 (198 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 280 kg more than 1954 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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1954 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1954 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1954 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
| Model | Seville | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
