2004 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2002 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | AC | Samsung |
| Model | Aceca | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
