2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 2004 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2004 Samsung SM5 has manual transmission. 2004 Samsung SM5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Honda | Samsung |
| Model | Vamos | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
