1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 960 kg more than 1982 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 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Mirada | Samba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
