1986 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1986 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Pontiac Firebird | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Pontiac | Samsung |
Model | Firebird | SM5 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |