2010 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2003 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 227 kg more than 2003 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Samsung SM5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Samsung SM5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2003 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Honda | Samsung |
| Model | Accord | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2710 mm |
