2010 SsangYong Rodius vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Rodius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Rodius would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 915 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 SsangYong Rodius | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | SsangYong | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rodius | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2696 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 2838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 136 L |
