1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1985 Talbot Samba and 1985 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 155 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 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
