1985 Talbot Samba vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 22 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 758 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Talbot Samba | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Talbot | Volkswagen |
Model | Samba | Touran |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |