1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Uno 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Samba weights approximately 29 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Fiat Uno (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Uno | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
