1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1986 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 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
| Model | 62 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
