1986 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 860 kg more than 1982 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 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Bitter | Talbot |
| Model | SC | Samba |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
