1984 Talbot Samba vs. 1981 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 441 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, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Talbot Samba | 1981 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samba | Golf |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
