1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 960 kg more than 1983 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 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Riviera | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2350 mm |
