1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
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 Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 515 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 Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora 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 Tagora | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
