1963 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1440 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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | Princess | Samba |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
