1950 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Samsung SM5 (133 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1998 Samsung SM5.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Austin | Samsung |
| Model | A135 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
