2008 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 52 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 595 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, 2008 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500. 2008 BMW 330 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. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 330 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
