1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Uno (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Uno weights approximately 105 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 Fiat Uno (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Uno | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
