1981 Talbot Samba vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 21 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 980 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3270 mm |
