1976 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Samba weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Talbot Samba (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Civic | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | Civic | Samba |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |