1988 BMW 520 vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 38 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 147 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 655 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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1950 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1950 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 520 | T 26 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |