1984 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1984 Citroen CX 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 626 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 Citroen CX (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | CX | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
