1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 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 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1544 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.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Talbot Samba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (102 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Samba has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Samba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
Model | Suburban | Samba |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |