2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 25 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 958 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Honda | Talbot |
Model | CR-V | Samba |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |