1957 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Morgan | Talbot |
| Model | Plus 4 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
