1976 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1140 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Estate | Samba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
