1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | BMW | Samsung |
| Model | Turbo | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
