1996 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 626 kg more than 1984 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 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Accord | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
