1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 485 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 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Talbot | Mini |
| Model | Samba | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2466 mm |
