1998 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 40 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 434 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 325 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |