2004 Lancia Musa vs. 2004 Samsung SM5

To start off, both 2004 Lancia Musa and 2004 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Musa weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM5.

Because 2004 Samsung SM5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Samsung SM5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Musa (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Lancia Musa 2004 Samsung SM5
Make Lancia Samsung
Model Musa SM5
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1838 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2710 mm


 

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