1960 BMW 502 vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1960 BMW 502 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Sport (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Sport should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 502 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport.
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:
| 1960 BMW 502 | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 502 | Sport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
