1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 399 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Talbot |
| Model | 3000 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
