2007 Acura TL vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Acura | Samsung |
| Model | TL | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
