1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1185 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 Plymouth Voyager (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Plymouth | Talbot |
| Model | Voyager | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
