1981 Talbot Samba vs. 2013 Mazda 5
To start off, 2013 Mazda 5 is newer by 32 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 5 weights approximately 811 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, 2013 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Talbot Samba | 2013 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Talbot | Mazda |
| Model | Samba | 5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1551 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
