2003 Honda Element vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2003 Honda Element is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 890 kg more than 1986 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, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Element | Samba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
