Samsung SM 5 (1998 – 2004) vs Nissan Altima (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Samsung SM 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 154 hp. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.8 s. The Samsung SM 5 has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 180 km/h. At 4,826 mm, the Samsung SM 5 is 165 mm longer than the Nissan Altima.
| Specification |
Samsung
SM 5
1998 – 2004
|
Nissan
Altima
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 173 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 221 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 11.1 s | 8.2 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 203 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 10.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 – 1,445 kg | 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.