1987 Seat Marbella vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 5 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Samba weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Talbot Samba (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Seat Marbella | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Seat | Talbot |
| Model | Marbella | Samba |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2350 mm |
