2000 Subaru Forester vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 642 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 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Forester | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Subaru | Talbot |
| Model | Forester | Samba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
