1979 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, both 1979 BMW 320 and 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. (150 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 BMW 320.
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:
| 1979 BMW 320 | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 320 | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
