1981 Talbot Samba vs. 1992 Tata Estate
To start off, 1992 Tata Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Tata Estate (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 900 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, 1992 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 1992 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Talbot | Tata |
| Model | Samba | Estate |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
