1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 15 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 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 946 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Alpina | Talbot |
| Model | B 10 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
