1952 BMW 501 vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, both 1952 BMW 501 and 1952 Talbot Baby were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Talbot Baby (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Talbot Baby should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Talbot Baby weights approximately 365 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. 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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1952 BMW 501 | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 501 | Baby |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |