1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 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, 1990 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Samsung |
| Model | 929 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
