2003 Renault Clio vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, both 2003 Renault Clio and 2003 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Samsung SM5. 2003 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Renault | Samsung |
| Model | Clio | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
