1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 918 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Vega | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
