1982 Talbot Samba vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Samba (90 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 150 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (102 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Samba has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Samba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Talbot | Honda |
| Model | Samba | Accord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
