2009 BMW 550 vs. 1957 Talbot Sport

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Sport. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport. 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. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Sport has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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