1984 Citroen Visa 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 Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Talbot Samba (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | Visa | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
