1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 844 kg more than 1981 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 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Caprice | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
