1999 Samsung SM5 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1999 Samsung SM5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 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, 1999 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Samsung SM5 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Samsung | Volkswagen |
| Model | SM5 | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| 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 | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
