1976 BMW 630 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 711 kg more than 1986 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 630 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
