1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1450 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Samsung |
| Model | 600 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2710 mm |
