1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1984 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 2300 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 2300 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
