1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1947 Talbot T 26. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1947 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 390 kg more than 1947 Talbot T 26. 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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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | V8 Vantage | T 26 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |