1978 BMW M1 vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | M1 | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
