1975 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2000 Samsung SM5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 Austin Marina. 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, 2000 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Austin | Samsung |
| Model | Marina | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
