1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2002 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2002 Lancia Zeta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 860 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, 2002 Lancia Zeta (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2002 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Talbot | Lancia |
| Model | Samba | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
