1985 Talbot Samba vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 17 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 1050 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, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
