1951 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Buick | Samsung |
Model | 40 | SM5 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |