2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1775 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Land Rover | Talbot |
| Model | Range Rover | Samba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
