1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1984 Talbot Samba

To start off, both 1984 Audi Coupe and 1984 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi Coupe weights approximately 286 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, 1984 Audi Coupe (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Audi Coupe 1984 Talbot Samba
Make Audi Talbot
Model Coupe Samba
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 65 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 62 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 744 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 3520 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2350 mm


 

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