1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 725 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | Dinan | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
