2004 Samsung SM5 vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Samsung SM5 and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Samsung SM5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 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, 2004 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Samsung SM5 | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Samsung | Volvo |
| Model | SM5 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
