1979 BMW 725 vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 725 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
