1988 BMW 524 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 30 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 524 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |