2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 717 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 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Kia | Talbot |
| Model | Sportage | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
