1996 Rover 400 vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 400 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1986 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 Rover 400 (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 400 | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 400 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
