1980 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2001 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Buick | Samsung |
Model | Electra | SM5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |