1956 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1984 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | 40 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
