2000 Nissan Almera vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Nissan Almera 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Almera (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 580 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 Nissan Almera (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Almera | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Nissan | Talbot |
| Model | Almera | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
