1976 BMW 633 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 453 kg more than 1976 BMW 633.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 633 | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 633 | Rodius |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |