1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2002 Toyota Yaris 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 360 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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
