2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 400 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Fiat | Talbot |
| Model | Palio | Samba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
