1980 Buick Estate 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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 660 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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Samsung SM5 has manual transmission. 2001 Samsung SM5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Buick | Samsung |
Model | Estate | SM5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 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 |