1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5. 1998 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Samsung |
| Model | Corvette | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
