1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 and 1985 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Talbot |
| Model | 90 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
