2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 428 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rodius. 2009 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | Z4 | Rodius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 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 | 1495 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |