2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 443 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. 2012 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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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2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | DrifterX | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |