2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 22 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 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 440 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | RX-8 | Samba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
