1986 Talbot Samba vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1986 Talbot Samba and 1986 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 410 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 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Talbot Samba | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Talbot | Vauxhall |
| Model | Samba | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
