1985 Talbot Samba vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 21 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 578 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samba | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
