1983 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 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 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 525 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
