1981 Talbot Samba vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Volvo V70 is newer by 25 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 907 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, 2006 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volvo |
| Model | Samba | V70 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
