2009 BMW 135 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 135 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
