2009 BMW 125 vs. 1999 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1999 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1999 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | BMW | Samsung |
| Model | 125 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
