2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Montana is newer by 18 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 976 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, 2002 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
| Model | Montana | Samba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
