1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (91 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 475 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (155 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | Ambassador | Samba |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
