1983 Talbot Tagora vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 511 kg more than 1984 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 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Tagora | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Tagora | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2350 mm |
