1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Austin Allegro (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Allegro | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | Allegro | Samba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
