2010 Dodge Dakota vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Samsung SM5. 2003 Samsung SM5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Samsung SM5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Dakota | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Samsung |
| Model | Dakota | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
