1971 Dodge Dart vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 35 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Samsung |
| Model | Dart | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
