2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Caterham | Samsung |
| Model | 7 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |
