1996 Honda Legend vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 926 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 Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Legend | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 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 | 297 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
