2006 Honda Element vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 21 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 335 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Element | Samba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
