1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5. 2004 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 1979 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1979 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Samsung |
| Model | A 310 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
