1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 656 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Talbot |
| Model | Cutlass | Samba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
