1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Talbot Samba is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1983 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 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 2300 | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | 2300 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 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 | 180 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
