1984 Talbot Samba vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 27 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 1,984 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 554 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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Talbot Samba | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samba | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1404 mm |
