1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2000 Samsung SM5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Holden | Samsung |
| Model | Commodore | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1266 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
