1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 260 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
