1980 Buick Electra vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Talbot Samba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 950 kg more than 1983 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Electra | Samba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
