1995 BMW M5 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | M5 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
