2009 BMW 130 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 130 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
