2000 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 16 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 716 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | NSX | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
