2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Samsung SM5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Samsung SM5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Samsung |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
