1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 28 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 944 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
