2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1998 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Sequoia | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Toyota | Samsung |
Model | Sequoia | SM5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2599 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2710 mm |