1957 BMW 600 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 953 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Samba weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Talbot Samba (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 600 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |
