1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Samba weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 600 (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Abarth | Talbot |
| Model | 600 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
