1990 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Sport. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport. 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.
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1990 BMW 730 | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 730 | Sport |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |