1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1110 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 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Roadmaster | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
