1971 BMW 3 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 3 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |