1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | 15 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
