1959 BMW 503 vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | BMW | Samsung |
| Model | 503 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
