1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 30 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 510 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Talbot | Honda |
| Model | Samba | Insight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
