1987 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 463 kg more than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. 2010 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX 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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1987 Nissan 300 ZX | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | 300 ZX | Rodius |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |