1972 Honda Life vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Talbot Samba weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Talbot Samba (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Life | Samba |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 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 | 490 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
