1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (75 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 140 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Olympia | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Opel | Talbot |
| Model | Olympia | Samba |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
