1984 Talbot Samba vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 256 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, 1955 Talbot 2500 (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Talbot Samba | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
