2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Samsung SM5 would be higher. Both 2003 Mazda Roadster and 1998 Samsung SM5 are equipped with a 1,838 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (148 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Samsung |
| Model | Roadster | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
