1983 Talbot Samba vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2003 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 20 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1160 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Samba | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
