2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | GT-R | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
