2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 21 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1197 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Chrysler | Talbot |
| Model | Town & Country | Samba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2350 mm |
