1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 17 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1610 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Bentley | Talbot |
| Model | Brooklands | Samba |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
