1984 Talbot Samba vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 26 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 974 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Talbot Samba | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Talbot | Mazda |
| Model | Samba | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2751 mm |
