1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1985 Talbot Samba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Horizon (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 280 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, 1982 Talbot Horizon (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
