1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2000 Samsung SM5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 615 kg more than 2000 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Samsung |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
