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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 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 680 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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 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 | 2675 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
