1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 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 S-MX (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | S-MX | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
