2000 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Samsung SM5

To start off, 2002 Samsung SM5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.

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, 2000 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda S2000 2002 Samsung SM5
Make Honda Samsung
Model S2000 SM5
Year Released 2000 2002
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1838 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 8600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.9 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.8 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 1265 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2710 mm


 

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