1985 Talbot Samba vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, 1986 Talbot Solara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Talbot Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Talbot Solara (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Talbot Solara should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Talbot Solara weights approximately 358 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, 1986 Talbot Solara (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Talbot Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
| Make | Talbot | Talbot |
| Model | Samba | Solara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
