1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1983 Dodge Mirada 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 960 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 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Mirada | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
