1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1956 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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:
1980 Lotus Eclat | 1956 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Lotus | Talbot |
Model | Eclat | T 26 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |