1966 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Talbot Samba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti A 40 | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Innocenti | Talbot |
| Model | A 40 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 800 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
