1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 796 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Reatta | Samba |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
