1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1985 Jaguar XJS 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 890 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 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Jaguar | Talbot |
| Model | XJS | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
