1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1986 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
Model | Grand Safari | Samba |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |