1985 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (87 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1986 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 Audi 100 (172 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | 100 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
