1982 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1982 Nissan Pulsar 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (70 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 125 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 Nissan Pulsar (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Pulsar | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Pulsar | Samba |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
