1986 Talbot Samba vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Talbot Samba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 170 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Talbot Samba | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Samba | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
