1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 232 kg more than 1998 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Samsung |
| Model | Corvette | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
