1981 Talbot Samba vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 540 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
