1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Samba weights approximately 290 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Talbot |
| Model | Electrina | Samba |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
