2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 440 kg more than 1982 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | CR-V | Samba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
