1979 Daihatsu Charade 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 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Samba weights approximately 56 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Talbot |
| Model | Charade | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
