2010 Nissan Sentra vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Sentra and 2010 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 536 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2010 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 2010 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 2010 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan Sentra | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Sentra | Rodius |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |