1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 1400 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
