1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Prelude weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 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 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Prelude | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
