1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 8 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
| Model | Firebird | Samba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
