1976 Seat 124 vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 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 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Seat | Talbot |
| Model | 124 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
