2006 Seat Leon vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 22 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 461 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, 2006 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Seat | Talbot |
| Model | Leon | Samba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
