1998 Samsung SM5 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Samsung SM5 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Samsung | Toyota |
| Model | SM5 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
