1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 14 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 360 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | RX-01 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
