2001 Honda City vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 983 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rodius is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | City | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
