1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 233 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 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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1996 Ferrari 550 | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Ferrari | SsangYong |
Model | 550 | Rodius |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |