1978 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 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.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Accord | Samba |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
