1958 BMW 503 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 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, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 503 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
