2005 BMW 750 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1956 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 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500. 2005 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1956 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1956 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 750 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
