1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 861 kg more than 1984 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Skylark | Samba |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
