2005 Alpina B7 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 47 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Talbot |
| Model | B7 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
