1985 Fiat Croma vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Croma 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Croma weights approximately 355 kg more than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Fiat Croma (127 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm). This means 1985 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Croma | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Croma | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
