1971 Audi 100 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Audi 100 weights approximately 310 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, 1971 Audi 100 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | 100 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
