2002 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2002 AC Cobra and 2002 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM3. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Samsung SM3 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
Because 2002 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Samsung SM3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 2002 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | AC | Samsung |
| Model | Cobra | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |
