1984 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 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 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | BX | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
