1978 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1150 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 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Cadillac | Talbot |
| Model | Seville | Samba |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
