1983 Talbot Samba vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 622 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Samba | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
