1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1986 Dodge Charger 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Dodge Charger (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge Charger weights approximately 310 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 Dodge Charger (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Charger | Samba |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
