2005 BMW 330 vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1947 Talbot T 26. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1947 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1947 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1947 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 330 | T 26 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |