1979 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1985 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Buick | Talbot |
Model | Estate | Samba |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |