1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1983 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Aston Martin | Talbot |
Model | Lagonda | Samba |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |