1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 890 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
| Model | GTO | Samba |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
