1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 and 1986 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (138 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 100 weights approximately 484 kg more than 1986 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 Audi 100 (180 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm). This means 1986 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | 100 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
