1988 Honda Legend vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 6 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 590 kg more than 1982 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 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Legend | Samba |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
