1984 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1984 Nissan Silvia 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 451 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 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Silvia | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
