1995 Honda Accord vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius

To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 916 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Accord 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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1995 Honda Accord 2012 SsangYong Rodius
Make Honda SsangYong
Model Accord Rodius
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2156 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 2034 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1920 mm