1978 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 690 kg more than 1981 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Buick | Talbot |
Model | Regal | Samba |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |