1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 13 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 330 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Punto | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
