1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2003 Samsung SM5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2003 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Samsung |
| Model | 2600 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
