1995 Renault Sport Spider vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 190 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 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Sport Spider | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Sport Spider | Samba |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
