1981 Talbot Samba vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 610 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, 1976 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Crown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
