1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 20 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Samsung |
| Model | Valiant | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
