1984 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1984 Plymouth Caravelle 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 426 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 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Plymouth | Talbot |
| Model | Caravelle | Samba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
