1979 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 195 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 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Accord | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 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 | 935 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
