1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Talbot Samba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 865 kg more than 1983 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 Pontiac Firebird (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
| Model | Firebird | Samba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
