1999 Honda City vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1999 Honda City 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 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda City weights approximately 196 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 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | City | Samba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
