1980 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 560 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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Porsche | Talbot |
| Model | 930 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
