1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 353 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (312 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Trans Am | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
