1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche Boxster | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Porsche | Samsung |
Model | Boxster | SM5 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |