1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1982 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Riviera | Samba |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
