1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1981 Isuzu Trooper 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 1030 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 Isuzu Trooper (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Isuzu | Talbot |
| Model | Trooper | Samba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
