2010 SsangYong Rodius vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 753 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 SsangYong Rodius | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Mazda |
| Model | Rodius | 626 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
