From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Report comparing a car to a Sunbeam and a Talbot, discussing performance, weight and value.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 128\1\ scan0108 | |
| Date | 4th August 1931 guessed | |
| - 2 - Generally. This car reminded me very much indeed of the Three litre Sunbeam. It has, of course, an engine of 2½ litres instead of 3, but as the engine turns happily at another 1,000 r.p.m. I do not suppose there is a great deal of difference in the total power out-put. The Chassis weight is said to be 17½ cwt. The Talbot is altogether a smoother and more refined car than the Sunbeam, though I should not expect that there was a great deal of difference in the acceleration available. I thought that this was a very attractive car, and quite remarkable value at its price. I should think that it would be worth while for W. to have a run on this car. Bt.{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} | ||