2000 Audi A2 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Audi A2 is newer by 19 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi A2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A2 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A2 weights approximately 160 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, 2000 Audi A2 (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A2 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | A2 | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
