2009 BMW 125 vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 53 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 326 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 125 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
