1994 Citroen AX vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 10 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. Both 1994 Citroen AX and 1984 Talbot Samba are equipped with a 954 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot Samba weights approximately 76 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | AX | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
