2003 Honda Stream vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2003 Honda Stream is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Stream (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Stream weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 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 Stream (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Stream | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Stream | Samba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
