2000 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Fiat Palio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Palio (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Palio weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 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 Fiat Palio (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Palio | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Palio | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
