1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 338 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
Model | 408 | Rodius |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |