1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 980 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 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Caprice | Samba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
