1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2003 Toyota Caldina is newer by 21 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Caldina (130 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 505 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, 2003 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
