2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 13 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
Model | DB7 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |