1996 Honda Today vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2003 Samsung SM5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Samsung SM5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2003 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Honda | Samsung |
| Model | Today | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
