1985 Talbot Samba vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 26 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 957 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Talbot Samba | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Talbot | Aston Martin |
| Model | Samba | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2741 mm |
