2007 Lexus LS vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
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, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Lexus | SsangYong |
| Model | LS | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
