1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2003 Samsung SM5 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2003 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Samsung |
| Model | Mark IV | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2710 mm |
