1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 27 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 1,968 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 558 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samba | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1404 mm |
