2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Samsung |
Model | Express | SM5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |