2003 Subaru R2 vs. 2003 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 and 2003 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Samsung SM3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Samsung SM3 (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Samsung SM3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Samsung SM3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru R2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Samsung SM3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Samsung SM3 (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Samsung SM3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru R2 | 2003 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Samsung |
| Model | R2 | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
