1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1986 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
| Model | Grand Safari | Samba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
