1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1951 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 1951 Talbot Baby. 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.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Vantage | Baby |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |