2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 19 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 506 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Mobilio | Samba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
