2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 942 kg more than 1982 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Park Avenue | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
