1979 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Samsung SM5

To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Buick Estate 2002 Samsung SM5
Make Buick Samsung
Model Estate SM5
Year Released 1979 2002
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1838 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2710 mm


 

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