1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1456 kg more than 1984 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 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | GMC | Talbot |
| Model | Suburban | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
