2008 Rover 45 vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 23 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 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, 2008 Rover 45 (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 45 | Samba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
