2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin Rapide and 2012 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 44 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius will offer significantly more control. 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 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
| Model | Rapide | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
