1981 Talbot Samba vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1981 Talbot Samba and 1981 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 200 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 Nissan Stanza (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Talbot | Nissan |
| Model | Samba | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
