1970 Fiat 125 vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 963 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. 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 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 2010 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 125 | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
