1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. 2010 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 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.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Ferrari | SsangYong |
Model | 400 | Rodius |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 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 | 1973 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 80 L |