2002 Honda Life vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 21 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 953 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 120 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Life | Samba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
