1990 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 856 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 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 730 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
