1981 BMW 745 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1981 BMW 745 and 1981 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 856 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | BMW | Talbot |
Model | 745 | Samba |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |