1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2002 Volvo V70 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo V70 weights approximately 740 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 Volvo V70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volvo |
| Model | Samba | V70 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
