2000 Samsung SM5 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Samsung SM5 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Samsung | Jaguar |
| Model | SM5 | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2752 mm |
