1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 123 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Prix | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
