1971 Plymouth Road Runner vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Road Runner would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 273 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Road Runner.
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. 2009 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 1971 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Plymouth | SsangYong |
| Model | Road Runner | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1923 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3010 mm |
