2002 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 409 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Samsung |
| Model | S-Type | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
