1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 323 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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Lotus | Talbot |
| Model | Esprit | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
