1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1982 Austin Allegro and 1982 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Samba (90 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Allegro weights approximately 14 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Talbot Samba (102 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Allegro | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | Allegro | Samba |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
