1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1985 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Riviera | Samba |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
