1993 Rover 200 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1981 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, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 200 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
