1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5. 1998 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Acura | Samsung |
| Model | NSX | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
