1996 BMW 545 vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | BMW | Talbot |
| Model | 545 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
