1994 BMW 740 vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 740 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
