1990 Audi Coupe vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1990 Audi Coupe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi Coupe weights approximately 676 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Audi Coupe (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | Coupe | Samba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
