1977 BMW 528 vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Talbot T 26 (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1950 Talbot T 26.
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:
1977 BMW 528 | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 528 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |