2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 11 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5.
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 Cadillac SRX (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Samsung |
| Model | SRX | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
