1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 780 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Talbot |
| Model | Corvette | Samba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
