1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba 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 1,123 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Samba (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Talbot Samba (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | Samba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
