1984 Talbot Samba vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 460 weights approximately 310 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, 1989 Volvo 460 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Talbot Samba | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Talbot | Volvo |
| Model | Samba | 460 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
