2012 Honda Accord vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 SsangYong Rodius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 SsangYong Rodius would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 309 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 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 2011 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
