1983 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 355 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 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Maserati | Talbot |
| Model | Bi Turbo | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
