1982 Talbot Samba vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 830 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Samba | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Talbot | BMW |
| Model | Samba | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
